Meaning & use

duh

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used to express that something is very obvious, often in response to an unnecessary question or statement.

See it in a sentence

"Do you need water when you're thirsty?" "Duh."

Duh, of course the store is closed — it's a holiday.

A note on using this word

Very informal and often perceived as sarcastic or mildly rude; best kept to casual conversation rather than formal writing.

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